In western Hungary, near Budapest and Vienna, near the Slovak border, located pearl edge - Fortress "Hedervar" former property of a noble family Heder
In western Hungary, near Budapest and Vienna, near the Slovak border, located pearl edge - Fortress "Hedervar" former property of a noble family Heder. Immersed in the centenarian trees castle, built in the Renaissance style, rises majestically above the surrounding landscape. Forest Park, located on 12 acres, with the mighty plane trees, rare in these parts magnolia and yew, is a decent frame of this beautiful building.
Having survived the restoration work, the castle now serves as a hotel with excellent facilities for leisure and entertainment. It features a castle hotel nineteen comfortable rooms and two princely apartments. Living in them, guests can visit the museum free of charge, within walking distance from the hotel pool and spa resort Balfe.
Hotel "Hedervar" has a unique atmosphere. All of its rooms feature furniture made in the past centuries, and ancient Persian handmade carpets. Hunting Hall of the 18th century, decorated in the woods mined castle trophies. Salon with Baroque murals, home baroque chapel of the former owners of the castle, armory with cherry wood floors complement the romantic setting. Unique is the icon of the Virgin Mary, is stored in the castle chapel, built in Baroque style. Curiously, facial features similar to the Virgin Mary Queen Marie-Therese. Getting here, a person feels as if time has stopped here. Vintage tile stoves the Renaissance still surprise with their painting. It features an ancient wine cellar, as well as a cigar room, sitting where you can retire and lead a leisurely conversation.
To date, the castle held meetings, business negotiations. For this purpose in the premises of old conference rooms installed all required hardware, a large library. Every second Friday in the castle hosts music programs through a series of cultural events. Guests can listen to jazz music, watch the performance of national folklore.
Its restaurant has a varied menu. Professional chefs, guests are treated to a variety of delicacies and fine wines own cellar. At the end of the week the lock is ready to accept applications for weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations.
In the vicinity of the castle there are several tourist sites - it Benedikinskoe Abbey of St. Martin, an old watermill in Tomachikovo fortress coma, Roman military citadel and many other attractions.
Heder fortress was built in 1162 Gespanom Heder. It was made of wood, and, apparently, was on a hill at the end of the current fleet. In 1521 the fort was captured. The owner, Ferenc Hedervar, was banished and she declined. Only 29 years Janos Hedervar managed to win their possessions, and he began the construction of a new castle.
Castle - The hotel has three towers. According to an old legend, the building stood on the border of three counties (Gyor Moson and Pozsony). Each of the towers was on the territory of these counties. In fact, the fortress Hedervar, was near the border of two counties of Győr-Moson and. But the boundaries of the county were Pozsony 8 km from the castle grounds.
In the 18th century the building were added two new wings, erected in Gothic and Renaissance style. In 1873 the castle became the property of Count Károly Huyen Hedervar later Prime Minister of Hungary. Descendants of the family owned the castle until 1945.
Karoly Huyen Hedervar politician and statesman
Dragutin Count Karoly Huyen Hedervar known Hungarian politician, was born in 1849 in a family of Hungarian magnate Antal Huyen. A typical representative of the landlord-bankers circles ruled Croatia from 1883 and 1903. His government pursued a policy Magyarization, opposed the workers' movement, the vast peasant unrest, print harassed opposition. Prohibition of the local language and national symbols caused popular discontent. During the presence of King Franz Joseph at the opening of the Croatian National Theatre, a group of students to protest burned the Hungarian flag under a statue of Jelacic.
After a series of riots in the cities and villages of Croatia broke out in 1903, Karoly Hedervar was recalled from his post and appointed Prime Minister of Hungary. Before the First World War, he was twice elected to this post.
Renovated hotel complex "Hedervar" - a castle, equipped with antique furniture and provided all of the services of a modern hotel. Standing in the largest forest park, it provides not only cultural leisure, but also an unforgettable stay. Here you can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area, to ride on bike trails, fishing and going to even try themselves in gold panning business. Business people there are all conditions for comfortable operation. In the castle are equipped with the necessary equipment, conference rooms.